Günther Bahr
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| Günther Bahr | |
|---|---|
| 18 July 1921 | |
| Place of birth | Neu-Leegden ,Germany |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 1962–1975 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel (Wehrmacht) Major (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | ZG 1, NJG 1, NJG 4, NJG 6 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Bundeswehr |
Günther Bahr (born 18 July 1921) was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot and night fighter flying ace[1] during World War II. He claimed 34 victories at night, all were four-engine bombers, achieved in over 90 combat missions.
[edit] Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 May 1944)
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (13 June 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (28 March 1945)
[edit] References
- ^ For a list of Luftwaffe night fighter aces see List of German World War II Night Fighter aces
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit. Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 - 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall, 2001. ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
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